Dr. Praveen Chandra Nayak

Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak is a consultant podiatric surgeon in Mangaluru with 34 years of experience in diabetic foot care and surgical management, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru.

He specialises in diabetic foot surgery, preventive foot care, and limb salvage procedures, with advanced qualifications including Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology and a Post Doctoral Certificate Course in Diabetic Foot Surgery.

He consults in English, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, and Malayalam.

Area of Expertise

Diabetic Foot Care

Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak evaluates and manages patients with diabetes-related foot complications with a focus on early intervention and limb preservation:

• Diabetic foot ulcer assessment and treatment
• Infected wound management and debridement
• Neuropathic foot evaluation
• Peripheral vascular assessment in diabetic patients
• Long-term diabetic foot monitoring

Preventive Foot Care

Patients with long-standing diabetes are screened and guided to prevent foot ulcers and amputations through structured preventive strategies:

• Diabetic foot risk screening
• Foot care education and counselling
• Custom footwear and pressure offloading advice
• Early detection of neuropathy and vascular compromise
• Regular preventive foot examinations

Surgical Care and Limb Salvage

Dr Nayak performs surgical procedures aimed at controlling infection and preserving function in patients with advanced diabetic foot disease:

• Surgical debridement and drainage procedures
• Minor amputations and toe salvage surgery
• Abscess and soft tissue infection management
• Reconstructive procedures for diabetic foot defects
• Post-surgical wound care planning

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, University of Mangalore (1992)
• MS General Surgery
• Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology (FSGE)
• PDCC in Diabetic Foot Surgery
• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 35248 (since 1993)

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Media and Public Health Contributions

Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak has contributed to diabetic foot awareness through national media outreach:

• Featured in THE RIGHT DOSE Series by THE WEEK with a talk titled “Don’t let diabetes stumble you down, put your best foot forward” focusing on diabetic foot prevention and care

Book an Appointment with Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak, Diabetic Foot Specialist in Mangaluru

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